Nov 13, 2024 | Current Affairs for UPSC, State PCS & other Govt. Exams

India ranked 6th globally in patent filings in 2023, with a total of 64,480 patents filed, reflecting a significant 15.7% growth compared to the previous year.

In October 2024, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to help upgrade water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and other urban services to enhance the quality of life and climate resilience of the people in Uttarakhand state in India.

In November 2024, Sonu Sood was appointed as the Brand Ambassador and Honorary Tourism Advisor for Thailand.

UP's CM, Yogi Adityanath, launched the state's first double-decker electric bus at the Aakanksha Haat programme held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow.

The IIT Madras is teaming up with the ISRO to create a Centre of Excellence focused on research in "Fluid and Thermal Sciences". ISRO will provide seed funding of Rs 1.84 Crore to establish this center.

On November 8, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned its 1967 Azeez Basha verdict, which had denied Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) minority status. This refined interpretation of Article 30(1) asserts that institutions created by minority communities retain their minority character, even if recognized through legislation. Article 30 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

London has topped the list of the world's top 100 "city brands" for the second consecutive year, according to Brand Finance's Global City Index. The ranking was based on a survey of 15,000 people across 20 countries, including Türkiye, the US, Germany, Australia, the UAE.

Veteran Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce, renowned for his acclaimed works such as Clear and Present Danger, Salt, and Rabbit-Proof Fence, will be honored with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

The 5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav, organized by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), is taking place from 12th to 15th November 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, at Shiksha "O" Anusandhan.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held their 7th Annual High-Level Meeting in Colombo on November 11, 2024.